ENDING SPECIAL: A HEALTHY TREAT FOR YOUR HARD WORK
Being a student nurse is a uniquely challenging journey mentally, physically, and emotionally. Long hours of studying complex medical concepts, back-to-back clinical shifts, and the emotional toll of patient care demand a lot from nursing students. Amid the intensity, it's essential to find moments of joy and self-care. One of the simplest and most effective ways to do that is by rewarding yourself with tasty treats. These small indulgences can serve as powerful motivators and mood boosters. However, it's important that these treats don’t compromise your health. After all, you're training to care for the health of others, and that starts with taking care of your own. Treats don’t have to mean unhealthy food. In fact, redefining what a "treat" means is an act of self-care in itself. Think of a refreshing fruit smoothie after a morning shift, a piece of dark chocolate between study sessions, or a homemade energy ball made with oats, nuts, and honey. These types of s...
